Summary

  • Real Madrid can go top of La Liga with a win

  • Zinedine Zidane's side held by Elche in last game

  • Celta Vigo unbeaten in last six La Liga fixtures

  • Get involved #bbceurofooty

  1. Postpublished at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2021

    Right, that's it from me. I'll leave you with the report as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo to go top of La Liga for now.

    See you later!

  2. 'The team is playing well and getting wins'published at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2021

    FT: Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Real Madrid scorer Lucas Vazquez: "We wanted to show aggression and high pressing. We won the ball a couple of times from that and ended up scoring the goals.

    "Everything is key from here. Every game is important. We are in positive form. The team is playing well and we are getting victories and if we keep on this path we will be fighting until the end.

    "This is a very competitive league and no games are easy. Every team makes it complicated. Atletico have advantage at the top but we will fight until the end and go for everything."

  3. 'We go home disappointed'published at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2021

    FT: Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Celta Vigo's Denis Suarez, speaking to La Liga TV: "It was a shame they scored that first goal because when we had Iago Aspas we had chances to get balls into the box but couldn't create much.

    "At 2-0 we go home disappointed because it has ended our run. We need to think of the cup to try and lift ourselves up.

    "Losing against Real Madrid can always happen, we came here trying to win and now we have to respond in a tough game in the cup."

  4. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2021

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    All over and Real Madrid breeze to a win that sends them top of La Liga.

    A winning start to 2021 for Zinedine Zidane's side.

  5. CLOSE!published at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2021

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    A brilliant block on the line by Nacho to deny Miguel Baeza getting a late consolation goal for Celta Vigo.

  6. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Karim Benzema shoots over the bar and that's his final contribution of the game as the Real Madrid striker is replaced by Mariano.

    If Mariano touches the ball before full time I'll eat a chocolate eclair.

  7. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Just a couple of minutes left and Real are surely picking up the three points that will take them top of the table until at least tomorrow.

    Raphael Varane stabs away a dangerous cross to ensure there is no late drama.

  8. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Casemiro catches Santi Mina in the back with his knee and is shown a yellow card as a result.

  9. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 83 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Real Madrid make a triple change as Federico Valverde, Martin Odegaard and Vinicius Junior replace Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal.

  10. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Eden Hazard is back defending to break down a Celta Vigo attack. There's a bit of late pressure from the visitors but it is surely too little too late?

  11. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Nacho wards off a potential Celta Vigo counter to prevent any late drama. The defender has had a great game.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 74 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Marco Asensio's work is done after a goal and assist. He is replaced by Eden Hazard for the final 15 minutes.

    Luka Modric stays on the pitch for now.

  13. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Luka Modric has his hands on his knees in midfield and appears to be giving a pretty clear signal to the bench that he's bit tired out.

  14. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Santi Mina sees a shot inside the area blocked as Celta embark on a rare attack.

  15. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Toni Kroos thumps an effort well over as Real Madrid come forward again.

    It is only the hosts who look like scoring at the moment.

  16. CLOSE!published at 63 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Not far off 3-0 as Real attack with pace before Karim Benzema sweeps a shot just wide.

    Celta make a second change as former Real Madrid youth player Miguel Baeza comes on for Nolito.

  17. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Denis Suarez' ball into the box is a bit too heavy and runs out of play.

    Eden Hazard is warming up and looks set to come on for Real.

  18. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

    Two shots on target = two goals for Real Madrid.

    Celta Vigo have been in superb form lately but they have it all to do, especially without their star striker Iago Aspas.

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    GOAL - Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigopublished at 54 mins

    Marco Asensio

    An assist and now a goal!

    Celta Vigo give the ball away inside their own half and Luka Modric quickly finds Casemiro, who squares for Marco Asensio to sidefoot home for his first of the season.

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 52 mins

    Real Madrid 1-0 Celta Vigo

    This is a blow for Celta Vigo as Iago Aspas is injured and he can't continue. He is replaced by Fran Beltran and that is a real knock to Celta's attacking ability.